South Mountain Community College

www.southmountaincc.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,040

2021 Average Net Price

$10,960

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.03%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

3,597

24.8% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

16.3%

63 Graduates

About

South Mountain Community College is a higher education institution located in Maricopa County, AZ. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at South Mountain Community College were General Art Studies (244 degrees awarded), General Business (24 degrees), and Natural Sciences (21 degrees).

In 2021, 879 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at South Mountain Community College. 57.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (516 degrees), 3.91 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (132 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at South Mountain Community College is $2,040, which is $−5,928 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at South Mountain Community College is $2,040, which is $−5,928 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,960.

In 2021, 52% of undergraduate students attending South Mountain Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 8% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,040

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at South Mountain Community College was $2,040. The cost of tuition at South Mountain Community College is $−5,928 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of South Mountain Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$10,960

2021 Value

13%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 South Mountain Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,960. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of South Mountain Community College grew by 13%.

This chart compares the average net price of South Mountain Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,216

Room and Board

$1,472

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at South Mountain Community College was of $9,216 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.81% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,472. The cost of books and supplies increased by 0.546% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at South Mountain Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

52% of undergraduate students at South Mountain Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 20.9% with respect to 2020, when 43% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at South Mountain Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.03%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at South Mountain Community College was 4.03%, which represents 17 out of the 422 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

South Mountain Community College had a total enrollment of 3,597 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at South Mountain Community College is 891 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,706. This means that 24.8% of students enrolled at South Mountain Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at South Mountain Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 56.6% Hispanic or Latino, 16.9% White, 13.5% Black or African American, 3.95% Two or More Races, 2.89% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.86% Asian, and 0.25% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at South Mountain Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (32.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (24.6%) and Black or African American Female (8.87%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

24.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at South Mountain Community College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,597 students. The full-time enrollment at South Mountain Community College is 891 and the part-time enrollment is 2,706. This means that 24.8% of students enrolled at South Mountain Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at South Mountain Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

68%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at South Mountain Community College was 68%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), South Mountain Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at South Mountain Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
2,036 enrolled students
White
607 enrolled students
Black or African American
484 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at South Mountain Community College is 56.6% Hispanic or Latino, 16.9% White, 13.5% Black or African American, 3.95% Two or More Races, 2.89% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.86% Asian, and 0.25% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 94 students (2.61%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 137 more women than men received degrees from South Mountain Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at South Mountain Community College is hispanic or latino (516 degrees awarded). There were 3.91 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (132 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at South Mountain Community College is General Art Studies (244 degrees awarded), followed by General Business (24 degrees) and Natural Sciences (21 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at South Mountain Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Visual & Performing Arts (247 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (11 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (136 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South Mountain Community College are Software developers (507,113 people), Other managers (197,908 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (154,655 people), Computer occupations, all other (125,455 people), and Computer & information systems managers (116,965 people).

The most specialized majors at South Mountain Community College in 2021 are Visual & Performing Arts (247 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (11 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (136 degrees), Construction (19 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (289 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South Mountain Community College are Surgeons, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at South Mountain Community College are Visual & Performing Arts (247 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (11 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (136 degrees), Construction (19 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (289 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South Mountain Community College are Computer Systems Design (598,594 people), Elementary & secondary schools (329,843 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (223,970 people), Construction (153,260 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (122,012 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by South Mountain Community College.

Most Common (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
233 degrees awarded
General Studies
56 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
26 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at South Mountain Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 233 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at South Mountain Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

371

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

508

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 371 degrees were awarded to men at South Mountain Community College, which is 0.73 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (508).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at South Mountain Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 85 degrees were awarded to men at South Mountain Community College in General Art Studies, which is 0.535 times less than the 159 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 159 degrees were awarded to men at South Mountain Community College in General Art Studies, which is 1.87 times more than the 85 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

11%

100% Completion Time

19%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 11% of students graduating from South Mountain Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 19% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 25% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at South Mountain Community College is Female and Asian (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 11.1% of graduates (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
516 degrees awarded
White
132 degrees awarded
Black or African American
122 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at South Mountain Community College is hispanic or latino (516 degrees awarded). There were 3.91 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (132 degrees).

4.32% of degree recipients (38 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
312 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
204 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
73 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at South Mountain Community College is hispanic or latino female (312 degrees awarded). There were 1.53 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (204 degrees).

Operations

South Mountain Community College employs 56 No academic ranks. Most academics at South Mountain Community College are Female No academic rank (29), and Male No academic rank (27).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at South Mountain Community College are: Business and Financial Operations, with 45 employees, Management, with 28 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 21 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$18.3M

2021 Salaries

2.28%

decline from 2020

In 2021, South Mountain Community College paid a median of $18.3M in salaries, a 2.28% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.83M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, South Mountain Community College paid a total of $4.83M to 56 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

56 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

45 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at South Mountain Community College was No academic rank with 56 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at South Mountain Community College were Business and Financial Operations with 45 employees, Management with 28 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 21 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at South Mountain Community College was Female No academic rank with 29 employees, and Male No academic rank with 27 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at South Mountain Community College.